Sumatera Medley (Sumatera) - Berklee Indonesian Ensemble | ICN 2026

Sumatera Medley | Indonesian Cultural Night 2026: Reflections of The Archipelago Arranger: Yocelyn T. Gea / @yocelyntalithafati List of songs: Tanö Niha (Composed by Aro'ö Zebua “Ama Dandra”) Tanö Niha or Nias Island is a traditional folk song from an Island in North Sumatra called Nias. This song serves as an anthem of Nias people that tells of admiration, love and the beauty of Nias Island. Sinanggar Tulo (Composed by Tilhang Gultom) Sinanggar Tulo is a traditional song from North Sumatra that is closely connected to Batak culture. It highlights the social expectation that a man should marry a woman who has the same surname as his mother. Even though the melody sounds lively and cheerful, the song actually expresses the sorrow of a man who cannot freely choose the person he loves. Ayam Den Lapeh (Composed by unknown, performed by Anita Sarawak) “Ayam Den Lapeh” or “My Chicken is Lost” is a song from Minangkabau, West Sumatra. The fast-paced melody shows the visual of a chicken who ran away from his owner. The lyrics express deep sorrow and longing over losing something incredibly valuable, using chicken as a metaphor for a lost love. Credits: Players: Vocal 1: Eileen Pandjaitan / @eileenpandjaitan Vocal 2: Leslie Simamora / @lesliesimamora Vocal 3: Michelle Angeline / @runachii._ Piano: Liv Clementine / @livclementine11 Synth/Vibraphone: Abraham Aruna Mardjono / @abraham.aruna Electric Guitar: Nathan Andhraka Tedjamukti / @andhraka_ Electric Bass: Joaquin Adrian Oribello / @jamoribass Tenor Saxophone: Oliver Kubik / @olive_kubik Drums: Yocelyn T. Gea / @yocelyntalithafati Violin 1: Grace Natalie / @grcnataliee Violin 2 : Sage Esperitu / @sagemartinahh Viola: Melinda Huang / @yellowcirclestar_ Cello: Matthew Kim / @matthewkimmusic Flute: Doris / @dorrrrisss Engineers: Recording Engineer: Yocelyn T. Gea / @yocelyntalithafati Mixed & Mastered by Rachel Victoria / @rachelvctoria Others: Video Editing: Yocelyn T. Gea / @yocelyntalithafati Thumbnail: Eileen Pandjaitan & Kyla Jayapurna / @eileenpandjaitan & @kylajayapurna Recorded at Berklee Suites, 160 Mass Ave Berklee Drum Lab, 25 Fordham Rd